CR 325 E
Carrying CR 325 E over EEL RIVER
00.20 N OF WABASH ST, Wabash, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 325 E
The CR 325 E bridge in Wabash, Indiana carries CR 325 E over EEL RIVER. It was built in 1890, making it 136 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 325 E compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1890
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8500535
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CR 325 E is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 325 E against other structures in Wabash and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 325 E?
CR 325 E in Wabash, Indiana has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 325 E inspected?
CR 325 E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 325 E is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 325 E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 325 E.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 325 E?
CR 325 E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 325 E and does age affect safety?
CR 325 E was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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